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Jan 7, 2020 · Things to Do in Zacatecas, Mexico: See Tripadvisor's 20,761 traveler reviews and photos of Zacatecas tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Zacatecas. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Hector F. 1 contribution. Spain's Rich Silver Mining Lode. Our guide and tour were excellent, the mining display and history were fascinating along the numerous display of precious gems and minerals.
- Sofia A. 3 contributions. A must do! Culturally special! Beautiful experience- from the stunning views, to the Zacatecas Museum and Church, it’s a must do/see if you are in Zacatecas, Zac.
- Jane A. Stevensville, MI16 contributions. Among the Romantic Ruins: Museo Rafael Coronel in Zacatecas. This is an amazing place--a wonderful maze of rooms, gardens, staircases, and colonnades in a once-abandoned monastery that is now an art museum with one of the largest collections of fascinating masks in Mexico.
- Ignacio B. Guanajuato, Mexico 81 contributions. The outside has nothing to do with the inside. Outside the building is a wonderful example of colonial architecture.
- Visit El Eden Mine. Let’s start with a 16th-century site with museums and many minerals: El Edén mine. This silver and gold mine began to be exploited in the 1580s and had its greatest splendor in the XVII and XVIII centuries.
- Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas. This religious building, declared a World Heritage Site, is located in the historic center of Zacatecas and is dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption.
- Visit Guadalupe Zacatecas. The town of Guadalupe, part of the metropolitan area of Zacatecas, was declared a Magical Town in 2018, becoming the sixth town in the state with this distinction for its monuments, museums, and craft traditions.
- Teul de Gonzalez Ortega, Zacatecas. It is located south of Zacatecas, in the Sierra Madre Occidental. It obtained its distinction as a Magical Town thanks to its architectural and archeological heritage.
- Hector F. 1 contribution. Spain's Rich Silver Mining Lode. Our guide and tour were excellent, the mining display and history were fascinating along the numerous display of precious gems and minerals.
- Sofia A. 3 contributions. A must do! Culturally special! Beautiful experience- from the stunning views, to the Zacatecas Museum and Church, it’s a must do/see if you are in Zacatecas, Zac.
- Jane A. Stevensville, MI16 contributions. Among the Romantic Ruins: Museo Rafael Coronel in Zacatecas. This is an amazing place--a wonderful maze of rooms, gardens, staircases, and colonnades in a once-abandoned monastery that is now an art museum with one of the largest collections of fascinating masks in Mexico.
- bj b. Columbia, MO1 contribution. Amazing. Fantastic rock work. The place is beautiful and huge. You need to be halfway fit and healthy to climb the elevations.
- Origins of Zacatecas
- Plazuela Goitia
- Plaza de Armas
- Parroquia de Santo Domingo
- Mina El Edén
- Teleférico de Zacatecas/El Cerro de La Bufa
- Extra Stops in Zacatecas
- The Secret of Zacatecas
When I arrived, I did not know of the Indigenous, Spanish, and African people who all shared space as ladrinos(an outdated Castilian Spanish term for citizens) of what would become Zacatecas — “where there is abundant grass.” Before the Spanish conquest, the area was inhabited mostly by the Indigenous Zacateco, Guachichil, and Caxcan peoples. The l...
This plaza is flanked by the Mercado Jesús Gonzalez Ortega, which in the 19th century was the main market. You will find various shops with goods such as clothing, books, and local wines. You will also find a visitors booth offering maps and advice at the main entrance. The Tacuba side offers a great view of the street below. If you have not eaten ...
Continue west on Tacuba — or if you decide to cross the Plazuela Goitia, continue west on Avenida Hidalgo — where you will find the Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas. Built in stages throughout the 18th and early 19thcenturies with donations of various mine owners, the current cathedral replaced earlier churches. As the centerpiece of the city, the c...
Head north on the inclined passageway of De Veyna, then take a left. You will be staring at one of my favorite landmarks: the Parroquia de Santo Domingo, built in the late 1740s. It is now a Dominican church and convent after the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767. Next to the church, you will find the Museo Pedro Coronel, which houses collected arts...
A 9-minute inclined walk from Santo Domingo, you will cross residential neighborhoods during your journey to Mina El Edén — a mine (now museum) that was established in the 1500s and operated well into the 20thcentury. Take Aquiles Serdan to its endpoint, then to De Ramos, which will stop at Del Grillo. From there, take a right to find the entrance ...
If you did not notice them upon your arrival, look for the signs pointing in the direction of the Teleférico. There will be a few local vendors selling items along the path. My favorite is the final shop selling Zacatecan mezcal, which locals proclaim is the best type. The oldest cable car in Mexico allows you to see all of Zacatecas from overhead....
History lovers should stop at the Museo Toma de Zacatecas to learn about the Battle of Zacatecas (1914). Inside, you can view the various weapons, battle strategies, and a virtual Pancho Villa who will detail the city’s importance in winning the Mexican Revolution. Fun fact: Antonio Aguilar performs a great ranchero song recounting the battle (La T...
Although Zacatecas is a small city, time is best spent simply wandering its streets and locales. The most memorable part of my time in “where there is abundant grass” were the people, drinks, and foods shared by the vecinos, or neighbors, in the various neighborhoods. The bad jokes and stories over drinks at Cervecera Madre Liebre. The views of the...
1. Zacatecas Cathedral. pic by mikaera13. by-nd 2.0. Iconic 18th-century neoclassical cathedral located in the heart of Zacatecas, Mexico. What to see or do: Admire the impressive façade of the cathedral which is adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.
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